Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Eugene Hedgepeth Obituary
MOUNTAIN TOP — Eugene W. Hedgepeth Jr., 77, and Esther R. Hedgepeth, 66, of Alberdeen Road, Mountain Top, Dorrance Township, died Friday, May 17, 2019, as the result of an accident at their home.
Eugene was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Lexington, Ky., the son of the late Eugene and Susan Popovich Hedgepeth. Esther was born Dec. 10, 1952, in Punxsutawney, to the late William C. and Mary Nulph Rupp. Both were members of Grace Communion International Church and enjoyed spending time with many family and friends.
Eugene and Esther are both survived by sons: Bryan (Ashley) Hedgepeth, of Richland; Nathan Hedgepeth, of Mountain Top; daughter, Brenda (Elton) Wong, of Harveys Lake; five grandchildren, Hunter, Gavin, Tegan, Isabella and Andrew, and many nieces and nephews.
Eugene is also survived by a brother, Greg Hedgepeth, of New Jersey.
Esther is also survived by siblings: Shirley Henn, of Texas, Betty Suchocki, of Arizona, Helen Salato, of New Jersey, Harry Rupp, of Virginia, Marlene Cowell, of Pennsylvania, Joseph Rupp, of Delaware, Daniel Rupp, of Pennsylvania, Janice Lewis, of New Jersey, and Martha Sappington, of Texas.
Services will be conducted for both at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, with Pastor Thomas E. Davis officiating. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from noon until time of the service.
For additional information, to view a video tribute or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website at www.DesiderioFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Hedgepeth
Ronald Christian
April 17, 2020
Gene and his younger brother were friends of mine when I lived at Stewart Air Force Base. They were visiting their uncle the summer of 1957 or 58 when we met. We were teenagers at the time and became good friends. We had some fun times during that summer, but when they returned to their home, we lost contact. I searched for their address from time to time over the next 60 years and finally came upon this obituary and immediately recognized Gene in the scoutmaster photo. I am truely saddened to have found him too late to be able to reminisce with him our good times. May God bless Gene and God bless his family.
June 5, 2019
TO THE HEDGEPETH FAMILY,
DEEPEST AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENSES
YOUR PARENTS WILL VERY MUCH MISSED.
FEELING VERY HEARTBROKEN.
PHILIP & ROSA BELLIA
(OWNERS OF FRANCO'S IN WILKES BARRE )
May 30, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your parents. All of Mountain Top have you in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Christine Altmann
May 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Hedgepeth family.
Robert Shortz
May 28, 2019
In memory of Gene and Esther, friends to so many.
May 23, 2019
Thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Steffen
May 23, 2019
Thinking of the Hedgepeth family at this sorrowful time.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Eugene Hedgepeth's name
Memorial Events
for Eugene Hedgepeth
Jun
1
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
Jun
1
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
Funeral services provided by:
Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
How to support Eugene's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Eugene Hedgepeth's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
